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Oceania Sonata Floats Out in Italy Ahead of 2027 Debut

The 1,390-passenger ship has moved to a fitting-out berth as Oceania Cruises prepares for a five-ship expansion.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s regional schedule now extends into 2028 under a long-term agreement with PhilaPort.

Six ships will operate voyages ranging from seven to 18 days, including a new San Diego-to-Vancouver itinerary.

The Aug. 27, 2026 financial snapshot showed a $-0.44 change, with TTM revenue listed at $10,154 Mln.